Examples of cases we handle are DUI arrest DWI Drunk Driving, Long Beach Domestic Violence including spousal abuse and battery on a cohabitant. Child Endangerment such as where children are left in a locked vehicle or are present when a person is driving drunk. Suspended License cases resulting from a DUI conviction, a negligent operator suspension or due to a failure to appear on a ticket. DMV Hearings arising from an alcohol incident or having too many points on your driving record as well as senior suspensions from medical issues or accidents. Refusal to take a chemical test at the time of being arrested for driving under the influence. The law states a person can potentially lose their license for one year if they are found to have "refused" a chemical test. Suppression of statements due to Miranda Rights Violations.

Drug Possession charges from simple possession to manufacturing and transportation of controlled substances. Long Beach Reckless Driving accusations due to high speeds and erratic driving or racing a motor vehicle or exhibition of speed. Three Strikes Defense, Over 100 mph violations which if sustained could result in two points on your DMV record and loss of driving privilege. Commercial tickets Hazmat Traffic Offenses, Petty and Grand Theft depending on the dollar amount of the items taken, Failure to appear, Warrant Recall, Expungement of past criminal convictions under Penal code section 1203.4 or petition to destroy arrest records. Prostitution Charges and marijuana tickets from less than one ounce or having small amounts in a motor vehicle.

Over the last two decades our law firm has been meritorious in defeating many criminal prosecutions for the unlawful use of marijuana. Cannabis for medical reasons defense as well as dismissals for valid doctor's prescription. Sales and intent to sell allegations. Evading Police, Resisting Arrest, Long Beach CA Hit and Run where damage is caused and no exchange of information takes place, Assault, Battery. Illegal Arrest or unlawful stop and detention.

Probation Violation hearings for failure to complete counseling or not reporting as ordered by the Court, Misdemeanors and Felony cases.Pre-Filing Investigation and mitigation of potential criminal charges.

Under 977 of the Penal Code, we can appear on your behalf on most Long Beach DUI, traffic, San Pedro Criminal Charges and misdemeanor offenses.

In many cases we can get the original criminal charge dismissed, reduced or lower the punishment and you may not need to ever appear in theLong Beach Superior Court. The attorney also handles cases in surrounding communities such as the South Bay. This is possible due to the fact we have two offices, one in Torrance, which allows the lawyer to handle Torrance DUI cases as well as drunk driving defense in Manhattan Beach and all the adjacent cities.

Our goal in representing our clients is to get the case dismissed because we know the consequences, including the embarrassment and stigma associated with a criminal conviction. Visit and follow Matthew Ruff on google plus.